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Compare train, bus, and flight for Erlangen to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $72, while a flight costs an average of $517.
Distance: 399 miles (643 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$72 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $517 Average price | $160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 30m Average total duration 11h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 8m Average total duration 12h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Erlangen to Kraków
Compare the available ways to get from Erlangen to Kraków, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Kraków:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Erlangen to Kraków costing on average $81.
A train is $445 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Kraków costing on average $517.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 30m.
Bus takes on average 13h 8m.
Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $160 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $89. The journey takes 11h 0m versus 8h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Erlangen to Kraków
How to get from Erlangen to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
8:20 PM 11h10 Erlangen, Busbahnhof 7:30 AM Kraków, Airport $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:20 PM 11h10 Erlangen, Busbahnhof 7:30 AM Kraków, Airport $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
8:20 PM 11h10 Erlangen, Busbahnhof 7:30 AM Kraków, Airport $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
8:20 PM 11h40 Erlangen, Busbahnhof 8:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Kraków:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Erlangen to Kraków costing on average $81.
A train is $445 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Kraków costing on average $517.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 30m.
Bus takes on average 13h 8m.
- Around 67 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with KLM, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Air Dolomiti, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, braathens regional aviation, British Airways, Swiss, Global Supply Systems, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic to go to Kraków by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., Leo Express to go to Kraków by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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